Staff Pharmacist - Full-time (4381)

DescriptionStaff Pharmacist

Methodist Rehabilitation | Jackson, MS

Methodist Rehabilitation Center is seeking a full-time Staff Pharmacist to join our collaborative healthcare team. As a specialized physical rehabilitation hospital, we are dedicated to helping patients restore independence and achieve their highest level of recovery.

The Staff Pharmacist will play an important role in providing safe, effective, and patient-centered medication therapy for adolescent, adult, and geriatric rehabilitation patients. Responsibilities include preparing and dispensing medications, monitoring medication therapies, providing clinical drug information, and supervising pharmacy support personnel. In the absence of the Pharmacy Director, the Staff Pharmacist may also assume essential pharmacy leadership responsibilities.

What You’ll Do

Prepare and dispense oral, intravenous, sterile, and other medications according to physician orders, pharmacy protocols, and established policies
Review and interpret medication orders and maintain accurate computerized patient medication profiles
Monitor medication therapies for allergies, contraindications, drug interactions, therapeutic duplications, and appropriate dosing
Provide clinical consultations, medication therapy recommendations, and drug information to physicians, nurses, patients, and families
Assist with pharmacokinetic consultations and medication dosing according to organizational protocols
Review culture and susceptibility data and recommend appropriate antibiotic therapy changes
Detect and report suspected adverse drug reactions and medication errors
Promote safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication therapy
Supervise and direct pharmacy technicians and other pharmacy support personnel
Help maintain automated dispensing cabinets and medication inventory
Participate in medication-use evaluations, quality improvement activities, staff education, and departmental operations
Assist with pharmacy operations after hours, on weekends, or in the absence of the Pharmacy Director

QualificationsQualifications

Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS in Pharmacy or PharmD
Current licensure with the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy
Health-system experience preferred, but not required
Strong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with physicians, nurses, pharmacy staff, and other healthcare professionals
Ability to adapt to changing workloads and priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment

Schedule

Full-time: Minimum of 40 hours per week
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday - Friday
ON CALL every third weekend
Schedule may include evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Why Join Our Team?

We value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time team members, including:

Competitive pay
Comprehensive and flexible benefits package
Medical and dental insurance beginning the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
403(b) retirement plan
Employer-paid life insurance
Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
Supportive, collaborative work environment

Join Methodist Rehabilitation and use your clinical expertise to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients on their journey to recovery.

Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to restoring lives and inspiring hope.